1910 - Bowling Green is chosen by representatives of the State of Ohio as the location for a northwest Ohio normal school. The actual site is 82.5 acres, including the city park.

1914 - Classes are held at Bowling Green Normal School for the first time. Enrollment: 304. Orange and brown are selected as the school colors.The official University seal is designed. The first alma mater, 'We Hail You, Dear Normal College,' is written by music instructor E.G. Hesser.

1915 - The first commencement is held. Thirty-five students receive degrees. Williams Hall, a women's dormitory, is the first building completed.

1916 - The Bowling Green Normals play their first intercollegiate basketball game.

1919 - The first football team is fielded; it goes 0-3 in the first season.